2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[ngbrdad]

jtoh:

I was reading yesterday's papers. Looks like most of the nation's top PSLE scorers are headed to RI and RGS.

Nothing new right ?
Thought the top girl said she may consider crescent girls too ?

[prancingpony]

Snow Crystal:

prancingpony:

[quote=\"prancingpony\"]Hi, my friend's dd scored 228 and she wants to try Temasek for 1st choice. My sil's dd scored 237 and she wants to try Crescent for 1st choice. What are the chances for these girls when their marks are way off the cop. Would it even be wise to attempt? Please advise. Thanks in advance!

They are in the east.

The 228 can put Temasek as first choice and go down appeal - got some chance becos only ard 2 points away. Can start calling Temasek for appeal process and offer them any talent, special skills etc as bonus.
The 237 much lower chance for Crescent unless got some special thing to offer eg CCA. Btw stay in east why not go TKGS or Chung Cheng? Isn't Crescent far?
Some schools require you to put their school as first choice if you want to appeal so no harm trying for both girls but like what our common advice is, please put a realistic school in subsequent choices. All the best![/quote]
Thank you so much Snow Crystal! Appreciate it. Will pass on your sound
advice to them.

[TwaTau]

KCK:

My dd scores 270+2. Would like to seek advise on RGS vs NYGH.

:congrats: that's a great result. Speak to her first and if she has friend going to either school, that will influence her decision. Both are good school.

[jtoh]

ngbrdad:

jtoh:

I was reading yesterday's papers. Looks like most of the nation's top PSLE scorers are headed to RI and RGS.

Nothing new right ?
Thought the top girl said she may consider crescent girls too ?

ST says she's going to RGS.

[Snow Crystal]

jtoh:

I was reading yesterday's papers. Looks like most of the nation's top PSLE scorers are headed to RI and RGS.

Not only top PSLE scorers but also most GEPpers choose RI and RGS :nailbite:

[2ppaamm]

ngbrdad:

jtoh:

I was reading yesterday's papers. Looks like most of the nation's top PSLE scorers are headed to RI and RGS.

Nothing new right ?
Thought the top girl said she may consider crescent girls too ?

I respect her! It takes a lot to make a decision like that, without being affected by brand! RGS is my alma mater, but I respect such a young girl who thinks differently. Unfortunately, my gut tells me her parents will decide otherwise for her...

[Snow Crystal]

KCK:

2ppaamm:

[quote=\"KCK\"]My dd scores 270+2. Would like to seek advise on RGS vs NYGH.

What does she want?

She hasn't decided yet. Just want to know the pros and cons of the 2 schools.[/quote]Too many factors and very personal choice cos each is a gem of its own. There's a separate thread RGS VS NYGH - do go and read the many pages on their pros and cons. Go and read the boys thread RI VS HCI too to get a broader perspective of the Raffles family VS HC family. Look at the big picture and all the best in your decision!

[ngbrdad]

2ppaamm:

ngbrdad:

[quote=\"jtoh\"]I was reading yesterday's papers. Looks like most of the nation's top PSLE scorers are headed to RI and RGS.

Nothing new right ?
Thought the top girl said she may consider crescent girls too ?

I respect her! It takes a lot to make a decision like that, without being affected by brand! RGS is my alma mater, but I respect such a young girl who thinks differently. Unfortunately, my gut tells me her parents will decide otherwise for her...[/quote]I read somewhere that she tried DSA to RGS under CCA but was unsuccessful. Now is choosing between RGS and Crescent girls.

[ngbrdad]

Regarding HMT and 3rd language, must decide by next Wed right ?

And once decision is made cannot change right ?

Will the decision not to take up HMT and 3rd language (if eligible for both) affects one’s chances of getting a place in a school in a borderline case ?

[random 99]

random 99:

Blur Dad:

[quote=\"random 99\"]What are my chances of getting into RI with a score of 258 + i have already appealed?

May I know, have you put RI as 1st choice in your S1 posting form? Or you have accepted by another school via DSA and want to appeal to RI?

i will be putting ri as my first choice and i did not go for any other school's dsa.[/quote]pls help!!!